SONGS IN THE KEY OF LIFE

Stevie Wonder - Songs In The Key Of Life

Track Listing

  1. Love’s In Need Of Love Today

  2. Have A Talk With God

  3. Village Ghetto Land

  4. Contusion

  5. Sir Duke

  6. I Wish

  7. Knocks Me Off My Feet

  8. Pastime Paradise

  9. Summer Soft

  10. Ordinary Pain

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  11. Isn’t She Lovely

  12. Joy Inside My Tears

  13. Black Man

  14. Ngiculela-Es Una Historia-I Am Singing

  15. If It’s Magic

  16. As

  17. Another Star

  18. Saturn

  19. Ebony Eyes

  20. All Day Sucker

  21. Easy Goin’ Evening (My Mama’s Call)

My Rating
9/10

Average Critic Rating
10/10

Overview
Songs In The Key Of Life’ is a monumental achievement in music, blending Soul, Funk, Jazz, and Pop into a rich tapestry of impressive songs. Stevie Wonder’s pure genius shines through every note as he crafts a double album that feels deeply personal to all listeners, not just Wonder himself. It’s a masterclass in storytelling, exploring themes of love, social justice, spirituality, and human connection with profound insight and unrelenting passion - it’s an emotional listen from start to finish, but one you can dance to just as much. Layered arrangements are present throughout, featuring innovative synthesisers and intricate rhythms that compliment Wonder’s unparalleled melodies, with his vocal delivery as heartfelt as it is powerful. Though a lengthy piece of work, the scope allows for a broad exploration of styles and emotions, making every moment feel purposeful and inspired, offering just about something for everyone. This is a timeless celebration of the human experience - brimming with joy, introspection, and just pure wonder.

Recommended for funky emotional folk looking for some heart and soul in their life.

Featured Song
As

Most Streamed
Sir Duke
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Isn’t She Lovely

Least Streamed
Contusion
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Easy Goin’ Evening (My Mama’s Call)

Underrated
Contusion
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Black Man

TVV Top 3 Songs
Sir Duke | I Wish | Pastime Paradise
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Isn’t She Lovely | As | Another Star

Singles
Sir Duke | I Wish
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Isn’t She Lovely | As | Another Star

TVV Top 3 Non-Singles
Love’s In Need Of Love Today | Knocks Me Off My Feet | Pastime Paradise
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Joy Inside My Tears | Black Man | All Day Sucker

Listen to Again?
Yes

No-Skip Album?
No

Album Artwork Rating
9/10

It’s warm, inviting, and instantly iconic. Stevie is as much the centre of the cover as he is of the album, making this almost a perfect piece of album artwork.

Genre
R&B

RL
Tamla

Recording Studio
Crystal Sound (Los Angeles, California) | The Hit Factory (New York City, New York) | Record Plant Recording Studios (Los Angeles, California) | Record Plant Studios (Sausalito, Los Angeles)